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Sweet Fig and Mesclun "Splitsville" Salad with Nutty Pesto and Goat Cheese Crostini
Recipe courtesy Nadia G


Total Time:
25 min
Prep:15 min|Inactive Prep:--|Cook:10 min
Level:Easy
Yield:4 Servings
INGREDIENTS

Pesto
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 small clove garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Goat Cheese Crostini
1/2 fresh baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1/4 cup creamy goat cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic Reduction
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup real maple syrup
Salad
1/2 cup sliced dried figs
4 cups mesclun greens
DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

To make the pesto: In a food processor, blend together the basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, sea salt, and cracked pepper. While blending, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream. Blend until smooth.

To make the goat cheese crostini: Spread about 1 tablespoon goat cheese onto baguette rounds. Drizzle with olive oil and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is slightly golden and bubbling.

To make the balsamic reduction: Heat a small saucepan on medium. Add equal parts aged balsamic vinegar and real maple syrup. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 5 to 8 minutes, until thick, syrupy, and coats a wooden spoon.

In a bowl, combine the figs, mesclun greens, 4 tablespoons of the pesto and mix. Serve topped with 2 pieces of the goat cheese crostini and drizzle with balsamic reduction.

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